:49:05
Fred. How the hell are ya?
:49:07
- It's good to be back.
- Good to see you. Have a seat.
:49:11
That's a lot of hardware
they're unloading out there.
:49:14
It's phase one of General Westmoreland's
three stage plan.
:49:17
We put together a superior force...
:49:21
then engage the enemy
on the battlefield.
:49:24
Three: Wipe them out.
:49:27
Well, hell, I don't know if the enemy's
gonna go along with that plan.
:49:32
We're not fighting
a conventional war here.
:49:35
You can't roll out the tanks
like it's World War ll.
:49:38
I mean, goddamn, hasn't the Pentagon
learned anything in three years?
:49:42
John, you gotta learn
to keep your mouth shut.
:49:45
It was a hell of a job to get you
over here, even as a civilian.
:49:50
You're here to work
with the Aid Program, right?
:49:53
You're right, Fred.
:49:56
Well, I read your briefing,
and I agree with you.
:49:59
We got to try and win
these people over.
:50:01
That's why I want you to take charge
of the Aid Program around Bau Trai.
:50:05
I'll get a good man to work with you.
:50:07
Let's try to put your ideas
into practice.
:50:11
You're the boss.
:50:13
No, John.
Westmoreland's the boss.
:50:25
Is that Vann?
John Vann!
:50:28
Hell, I thought they buried you.
:50:31
- They tried, Steven. Hey, Nick.
- Are you part of this U.S. Aid Program?
:50:34
We sure are. Doug Elders,
Steven Burnett from the Times.
:50:43
Ten-hut!
:50:44
Gentlemen, General Westmoreland.
:50:50
Fred.
:50:52
At ease, gentlemen.
:50:57
The Aid Program is a noble effort...